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Installation and Configuration
This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the NI 8350.
Before connecting the NI 8350 to a power source, read this chapter and the
Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document
included with your NI 8350.
Safety Information
Caution
Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory procedure,
carefully read the following caution notices.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is
capable of inflicting personal injury.
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Chassis Grounding—The NI 8350 requires a connection from the
premise wire safety ground to the NI 8350 chassis ground. The earth
safety ground must be connected during use of this equipment to
minimize shock hazards. Refer to the
section for instructions on connecting safety ground.
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Live Circuits—Operating personnel and service personnel must not
remove protective covers when operating or servicing the NI 8350.
Adjustments and service to internal components must be undertaken
by qualified service technicians. During service of this product,
the mains connector to the premise wiring must be disconnected.
Dangerous voltages may be present under certain conditions;
use extreme caution.
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Explosive Atmosphere—Do not operate the chassis in conditions
where flammable gases are present. Under such conditions this
equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or gas fumes.
